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The Park Community School. Gifted and Talented Learners. Produced as part of the Partnership Development Schools (PDS) Strategy Phase 3 2008-09 (Lead PDS: The Park Community School. Contact Chris Ley (cley@parkcommunity.devon.sch.uk). DCSF guidelines.
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The Park Community School Gifted and Talented Learners Produced as part of the Partnership Development Schools (PDS) Strategy Phase 3 2008-09 (Lead PDS: The Park Community School. Contact Chris Ley (cley@parkcommunity.devon.sch.uk)
DCSF guidelines • “Identifying gifted and Talented learners-getting started” May 2008 • www.ygt.dcsf.gov.uk • “Children and young people with one or more abilities developed to a level significantly ahead of their year group (or with potential to develop those abilities” DCSF 2008
Questions and Answers • When does the process of identification start? • How many pupils in our school population? • Just intellectual gifts? • What about talents in the Arts and Sport? • Are social abilities included? • Is it a “one off” process? • The school policy
The Park Community School • Primary Transfer KS2 SATs and liaison notes • CATs tests V, Q, NV • Reading and Spelling screening • Classroom observation • Achievements outside of school at local and National or International level • YELLIS • Head of House recommendation for social skills
Process –The Calendar • September – Testing • October – Analysis of data • November – Curriculum Council approval • December – Departments’ contribution • January – New G and T register • February to July – Ongoing review • Holidays – Enrichment activities
Enrichment • The Leading Teacher Handbook (DfES) • Happy Puzzle Company • Aim Higher events • AS Critical Thinking Skills • Kilve Court Residential experiences • SW Gate Excellence Hub • Financial assistance